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Published in 1995, this late-career poetry collection by Czesław Miłosz reflects on memory, aging, and the Lithuanian landscapes of the Nobel laureate's youth.
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Who wrote the poetry collection 'Facing the River'?
'Facing the River' was written by Czesław Miłosz, the Polish-Lithuanian poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1980. The collection reflects his characteristic blend of philosophical inquiry and vivid personal memory.
When was 'Facing the River' published?
The collection was published in 1995, placing it in the final decades of Miłosz's life. He continued writing and publishing until his death in 2004 at the age of 93.
What themes does 'Facing the River' explore?
The poems meditate on memory, aging, and the Lithuanian landscapes of Miłosz's youth. The river of the title evokes the Wilia and Nevėžis rivers of the Šeteniai region where he spent his childhood.
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